| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $239.87 | 8.172% | $259.4722 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.92 | 12.813% | $149.951 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 6.205% | $198.9113 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.35 | 7.860% | $139.5169 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.94 | 4.632% | $176.7653 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.37 | 10.264% | $72.0796 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.59 | 6.283% | $189.8108 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.33 | $1,186.5071 | $1,186.51 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.60 | |